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this DVD is really cool because it shows what a Manager does within the Music Business in the Land of Hip-Hop. also shows the A&R Department&also goes into detail about Budgets for Projects. I was hoping to see the Points a Artist gets per release&also the reaction of Artists through these meetings. but this is a Pretty Good documentary on the Corperate World of Hip-Hop Music.alot of Politics&Decision making.

I plan to show this to my high school juniors/seniors, hoping they can work past the occasional f-bomb, as the presentation of the manager, A&R rep and other industry elites far outweighs the foul language. In particular we see smart, focused, professional young African-Americans making on-point decisions for their clients, putting in the long hours and dedication it takes to make themselves and their clients successful. Very well done. -- PC, Chicago

Good footage and information about the industry. However, released in 2005, many of the names will be unfamiliar and/or dated to a younger crowd. Even though the case says "not rated," cuss words drop quite a bit. Teachers wanting to show this to a class may want to first preview the film. (when will production companies realize they can expand their audience if they would make product viewable by everyone!)

This DVD is essential to anyone wanting to be on the executive side of the music industry. This DVD shows the hard work and tears it takes to maintain in the music industry and its rewards.